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Players in the National Womens Hockey League will play at least one more game but want more information before agreeing to a 50 percent salary cut the commissioner says is necessary to save the season.Brant Feldman, an agent who represents numerous top NWHL players, said on Twitter Saturday that the Boston Pride will play at Buffalo on Sunday. Feldman called the decision to play a sign of good of faith and challenged the league to do the same in responding to player demands.Feldman said the players have been placed in a difficult position because the NWHL may cease operations if the games arent played. The other game Sunday features the Connecticut Whale at the New York Riveters.The four-team league is in its second season, and its future has been thrust into question a day after NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan announced the salary cuts. Rylan is the founder of the NWHL, whose business model is essentially a startup venture supported by investors and corporate sponsors.Last year, the NWHL became North Americas first womens hockey league to pay player salaries, which range from $10,000 to $26,000. The salary cuts represent as much as $540,000 in savings.On Saturday, several players said on Twitter they were willing to work with the league but sought more information and transparency. The players asked for proof of insurance, a third-party audit, the names of league investors and an explanation for the revenue shortfall.Without specifically mentioning players concerns, Rylan said in a statement she hoped to continue a positive, constructive dialogue with the players over the next two weeks.The players have many concerns and disappointments, and I understand that completely, Rylan said. I deeply appreciate that, despite the emotions of the last two days, they have continued with their preparation for tomorrows games.On Friday, Rylan blamed the cash crunch on the league falling short of projections, including declining attendance a month into the season.Players will be required to sign an addendum to their contracts for the cuts to take effect. Its unclear if the players will do that before their games Sunday, and whether the NWHL will allow the games to be played if the restructured contracts arent signed.Riveters defenseman Ashley Johnston said players were surprised by the salary-cut announcement, and called the decision gut-wrenching.Feldman wrote that the players have been put in an impossible position because they do not know the leagues true financial health. He added that the players want the league to succeed, but there must be a true partnership.---AP Sports Writer Jimmy Golen contributed to this report. MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins have named Thad Levine as general manager under new chief baseball officer Derek Falvey in their attempt to rebound from a club-worst 59-103 record.Levine was the assistant general manager of the Texas Rangers for the last 11 seasons. The 44-year-old previously worked for the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers and played baseball at Haverford College in Pennsylvania.The Twins waited until the conclusion of the World Series to make the announcement about Levine on Thursday, after the Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland in seven games. Falvey was named to succeed Terry Ryan in charge of the baseball operations on Oct. 3, the day after the regular season ended. Falvey, the assistant general manager of the Indians, stayed with the club through the series.I couldnt envision a better partner to help return championship-caliber baseball to Minnesota, Falvey said in a statement through the Twins. Thads leadership and management experiences across all facets of baseball operations make him the perfect fit for the role, and Im looking forward to executing our vision together.Minnesotas last championship was 25 years ago. The Twins havent reached the postseason since 2010. They havent won a game in the playoffs since 2004. The last time they won a postseason series was 2002.President Dave St. Peter led the search with owner and chief executive officer Jim Pohlad that settled on Falvey and Levine, after firing Ryan on July 18. Assistant general manager Rob Antony, who took over for Ryan on an interim basis, was expected to stay with the organization in 2017. Pohlad has also promised that manager Paul Molitor woulld return next year.ddddddddddddI am inspired to work for the Twins franchise, Levine said in a statement, known as being one of the best organizations in all of professional sports due to the stalwart leadership of the Pohlad family, commitment of its loyal workforce, talent of its players and unflagging loyalty of its fans.Falvey and Levine will be introduced at a news conference at Target Field on Monday morning.Everyone that has worked with him for the last 11 years is better for it, said Rangers president of baseball operations and general manager Jon Daniels, under whom Levine worked. Hes an enormous part of what we as a team have built here over the years and the successes on and off the field that weve had. Hes a uniquely gifted baseball executive and an even better person.Before beginning his career in professional baseball in 1999, Levine worked in corporate marketing for Coca-Cola, Rockport and Reebok. With the Rangers, Levine assisted Daniels in all areas of the major league club, including player acquisition, roster composition, contract negotiation, statistical and financial analysis and international scouting. In a conference call with reporters in Texas, Daniels compared Levine to World Series MVP Ben Zobrist, the versatile veteran for the Cubs.He can step in and make an impact across the board: business, baseball, scouting, personnel, Daniels said. He really left a profound impact on everyone that he worked with here.---AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins in Dallas contributed to this report. ' ' '